The Healing Power of Sunlight

Americans are bombarded with contaminants at every turn, from our toxic food supply to microplastics to the experimental and often deadly vaccines being forced upon us. Meanwhile—exaggerated by climate change propaganda diligently ushered in alongside the hyped-up COVID-19 pandemic that locked us indoors—we are told to avoid overexposure to the sun. Should we have safer foods and medicines that make sense and take better care of our earth? Absolutely. But should we, by and large, avoid the sun, an essential component of staying alive? This advice begs the question: is it truly for our health, or are other motives at play? As established by a recent study, insufficient sun exposure is linked to a range of debilitating health issues.

During the pandemic, a plethora of well-documented studies, separate from the study linking insufficient sunlight to diseases, confirmed that a vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of infectivity, morbidity, and mortality. Yet, the studies were largely ignored by most healthcare providers and regulators, including the taxpayer-funded agencies in charge of protecting our health. It was simply mindboggling to watch. More than four years later, with millions of deaths from the mRNA jabs, most of us are aware of why sunlight and other treatments were shunned. In a truly criminal manner, bribing and incentivizing a massive clinical trial to widely test mRNA technology meant any potential alternatives had to be omitted.

Drawing much-needed attention back to the healing power of the sun, the study, a review of investigations on the health effects of sunshine titled ‘Insufficient Sun Exposure Has Become a Real Public Health Problem,’ underscores the urgent need to address the growing concern that insufficient sun exposure is linked to myriad health issues. These include cardiovascular diseases, various cancers, autoimmune diseases, neurological conditions, and metabolic syndrome. While overexposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer, the risks of insufficient sun exposure typically outweigh these concerns. The authors advocate for a balanced sun exposure approach, considering its benefits and potential harms, and emphasize the urgency of addressing this issue.

It’s important to note that human understanding of the benefits of sun exposure dates back to 1300 BC when Akhenaten appreciated its life-giving properties. This tradition continued with Hippocrates, who prescribed heliotherapy for both medical and psychological healing. In the 1850s, Florence Nightingale concluded that sunlight was the key to promoting health in hospitals, writing, “Direct sunlight, not only daylight, is necessary for speedy recovery.” In 1849, CJB Williams wrote that cod liver oil, high in vitamin D, successfully treated tuberculosis (TB). In 1903, Neils Finsen won the Nobel Prize for discovering that concentrated light from the sun, or an electric arc lamp, was an effective treatment for the disfiguring skin disease caused by TB, underscoring sunlight’s antirachitic (cured rickets) and antituberculosis properties. In 1918, as the deadly Spanish Flu pandemic wreaked havoc, it was reported that patients who were treated with direct sunlight in the hospital at Camp Brooks in Massachusetts fared much better than patients exposed to no sunlight. These historical perspectives underscore the wisdom and tradition behind the health benefits of sun exposure.

As our children become sicker and sicker, these natural healing lessons from history must be remembered and applied to our lives now. The study indicated that 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths per year in Europe, as well as a rise in numerous diseases, could be attributed to insufficient sun exposure or “sunshine deficiency.” Moreover, the paper discusses the traditional view that vitamin D, synthesized through skin exposure to sunlight, is the primary health benefit of sun exposure. However, the study authors challenge this by noting that oral vitamin D supplementation has not consistently prevented many diseases linked to low sun exposure, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and autoimmune disorders. The paper presents that vitamin D may be a proxy marker for sun exposure rather than the sole mediator of its benefits. Other mechanisms, like nitric oxide release, may also contribute to the positive effects of sunlight on health.

Why are we getting less sun exposure? Several societal changes have contributed to this over time. The shift from outdoor to indoor work environments, driven by industrialization and technological advancements—and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—has significantly reduced daily sun exposure. Likewise, the rise of digital entertainment, such as video games, television, and social media, has led people to spend more recreational time indoors. The push for online learning will only aggravate this trend. Increased urbanization has resulted in fewer outdoor spaces and limited access to natural sunlight. Lastly, public health campaigns promoting the use of sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent skin cancer have also led to reduced sun exposure. Understanding these factors is paramount in addressing the issue of insufficient sun exposure.

As society is mass-directed inside and conjoined to digital devices (they are pushing us into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, after all), the healing powers of sunlight cannot be overstated. Adequate sunlight exposure may be vital to reducing numerous diseases, offering a bright ray of hope in the fight against health issues. The paper highlights that adequate sunlight exposure may help reduce cardiovascular diseases, with sunlight exposure linked to lower blood pressure and reduced risk of heart disease. Certain cancers, like breast and colorectal cancer, may have a reduced incidence with sufficient sun exposure. Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes may be less common with adequate sun exposure. For metabolic syndrome, sunlight may help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes. Neurologically, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and autism risk may be influenced by sun exposure. Sunlight may lower the risk of asthma and improve lung function, particularly in children. Increased time spent outdoors has been associated with a reduced risk of developing myopia (nearsightedness), especially in children.

At our very essence, humans are programmed to be outdoors while the sun shines and home in bed at night. When people are exposed to sunlight or very bright artificial light in the morning, their nocturnal melatonin production occurs sooner, and they enter into sleep more easily at night. Understanding that many of these diseases are made worse by the grossly contaminated supply chains bringing us foods, medicines, and necessities, the paper concludes that while the risks of excessive sun exposure, such as skin cancer, are well-documented, the potential public health problem of insufficient sun exposure has been grossly underestimated. The authors argue that moderate sun exposure is essential for overall health and may protect against various diseases beyond just vitamin D synthesis. We agree with their recommendation that public health guidelines be revised to strike a better balance between the benefits and risks of sun exposure, encouraging moderate, non-burning sun exposure while avoiding sunburns. We must learn to use nature’s vast healing toolbox to its fullest.